Building regulation control (Core principles of planning law)-FS

Question 1

What is the role of the local council’s Building Control section in England?

Answer 1

It has a general duty to ensure that building work complies with building regulations.

Question 2

What are the two ways to check if works require building regulations approval?

Answer 2

1. Apply to the local council’s Building Control for approval.
2. Use a government-approved private inspector under the new scheme.

Question 2

Definition: Building Regulation Approval (Consent)

Answer 2

A document confirming that proposed building work has been checked and approved for compliance with building regulations before construction begins.

Question 3

Definition: Building Regulation Certificate of Completion

Answer 3

A certificate issued after construction, confirming the building has been completed in accordance with building regulations.

Question 4

What two documents must a solicitor obtain in a conveyancing transaction involving recent building work?

Answer 4

1. Building Regulation Approval (Consent)
2. Building Regulation Certificate of Completion

Question 4

Does the absence of a need for planning permission mean building regulation compliance is unnecessary?

Answer 4

No. Building regulations apply even if planning permission is not required.

Question 5

What is the key distinction between planning permission and building regulation approval?

Answer 5

Planning permission governs what can be built; building regulations govern how it is built (i.e., standards of construction).

Question 6

In a property transaction, what documents demonstrate lawful completion of recent building work?

Answer 6

Both the building regulation approval and the certificate of completion must be obtained.